Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rietvlei, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is to assist the Asset Manager to act as the custodian for this category of the water supply infrastructure. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these assets are specified, installed, operated and maintained in order to provide expected levels of service at minimum lifecycle cost.
Minimum Requirements

Formal engineering qualification (BSc/ BEng Mechanical Engineering)
Pr.Eng registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa
Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in engineering /infrastructure management.

Desirable qualifications:

Management Advanced Programme

Primary Duties

Assist the Asset Manager to lead and manage all activities of the section that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of the specifics category of assets
Assist the Asset Manager to develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan
Assist the Asset Manager to develop and maintain generic standards for asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc.
Provide and update plans and costs for the management of each asset, for incorporation into the integrated Asset Management Plan
Manage and lead the process relating to the review and improvement of standards and specifications for the asset category
Manage asset assessors and maintenance staff in:

o Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies
o Regular audits of maintenance activities
o Providing a maintenance support service to operating sites * Manage, specify and review improvements to design specifications, operating and maintenance regimes

Review and approve specification and design of new assets to ensure lifecycle performance is adequately addressed
Assist the Asset Manager to develop and prepare annual budget for Category asset management, and practice financial management and control
Assist the Asset Manager to manage the development of staff by monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring, career path and succession planning
Initiate and lead Category asset management related projects
Direct and lead technical advances and world class expertise for the category of asset
Effective management and monitoring the sections budget to ensure actual expenses against budgeted amount and delegate action on variance
Create and encourage a culture of teamwork, and achievement, through the application of frequent feedback and communication with staff and promote employment equity

Knowledge

Specification, design, operation and maintenance of the asset category
Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing
Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation
Asset rehabilitation technology
Principles of plant maintenance and reliability
Principles of asset management

Skills

Customer service
Critical evaluation
Decision making
Planning and organizing
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
People management
Self-management
Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills
Problem solving
Project management planning principles, tools and techniques
Networking skills
Spatial analysis and interpretation

Attitude

Technical proficiency.
Problem solving skills.
Attention to details.
Communication skills.
Teamwork and collaboration.
Adaptability.
Organizational skills.
Project and Asset Management awareness.
Proactive attitude.
Ethical standards.
Mentorship ability.
Safety consciousness.

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